Aprilia Engine Recall 00V272000 (382 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: motorcycles with half-fairing. The oil hose could fail on these motorcycles, causing the oil to spill under the rear wheel.

The risk

This could result in a loss of control of the motorcycle.

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL HOSE.

Contacts

Owner notification began september 9, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact aprilia at 1-877-aprilia (1-877-277-4542), extension 105. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Aprilia dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V272000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2000 Aprilia SL Falco 1000	1	1	-

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2000 Aprilia SL Falco 1000

Questions

Is the 00V272000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. APRILIA USA INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 00V272000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 00V272000 announced?

APRILIA USA INC. reported it to NHTSA on September 14, 2000. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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